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I'm going off sex because DP is obsessed with it even when I'm ill

207 replies

PandoraRocks · 09/11/2023 21:12

We don't live together but have been in a relationship for a long time. I usually go to his house at weekends and we holiday together.

He has always had a higher sex drive than me but I was pretty keen in the early years together. Admittedly, I'm less interested now post menopause but have no trouble having orgasms. I had problems with painful sex (now sorted) and he wasn't particularly understanding and didn't realise how uncomfortable it was for me.

Cut to the present and he is obsessed with sex to the point it's pushing me away. He's worse now since he started smoking weed again (gave up for a few years), watches porn every day in work and at home and keeps texting me saying what he wants to do. He also has a fetish which he wants to do every time we have sex and I'm beginning to feel more like a performing doll. He has admitted he can't stop thinking about sex all the time because he doesn't get enough apparently!

I had an accident 2 months ago and had a painful bone break. I haven't been able to drive so basically stuck at home or on buses (rural area so transport not great). He stayed with me the first week and has come over once since then but I've been pretty much left to myself. I've managed with internet shopping and a friend's help. I have been over to his place once. Every time I saw him he wanted a blow job, even with my arm in a sling! Now he wants to see me this weekend for 3 days of 'shagging' every day.

Honestly I'm pissed off. I feel neglected and its been a challenging time for me emotionally, financially and physically. I don't want to spend all weekend indoors as I've done that for 2 months! He sulks when he doesn't have sex. I just wish he had some other interests like I do.

OP posts:
Justanothercatlady · 10/11/2023 07:25

It’s a shock to have an incident in your life that highlights just how awful something is for you , especially when you look back and feel that his behaviour used to be good. It makes you question your judgement! The universe has given you quite a clear message that he does not see you as a person to love and cherish but as something to service his needs. You, on the other hand, have shown that you are capable of managing during a crisis and are self sufficient so don’t need an appalling ‘boyfriend’ like him. You didn’t make a mistake believing all his lies when he was whoo-ing you - you will be able to trust your own judgement again. Trying to figure out ‘why’ he is like that is a waste of time - he’s not spending that time thinking about you! Grieve what you thought you had, focus on getting well and dump the gross dick.

Flyhigher · 10/11/2023 07:26

He's addicted and needs help. Porn is addictive. It's awful. If you mind my asking what's the fetish? Whatever it is, it doesn't sound good. And will only escalate. Can't the business employ a third person? So he'd stop watching porn? Or work in a shared work space?

Mrsjayy · 10/11/2023 07:28

it's not the op problem if he's "addicted" really it's his issue not hers to have to deal with.

Howbizarre22 · 10/11/2023 07:31

Eww sex pest perve!! Porn at work & daily?? Gross. He’s hardly came to see you after your accident?? He’s using you for sex . Gross. Sorry OP but you can do better x

Justanothercatlady · 10/11/2023 07:37

Regarding the business, start making a plan for phasing one of you out. This ‘partnership’ is going to end one way or another and you need a credible plan for maintaining your livelihood. Waiting for it to implode is irresponsible.

What is the fall out if his behaviour spills over to employees, suppliers or customers?

Just because he’s been holding the fort does not mean that you ‘owe’ him - it’s a business partnership it’s his role!

You were savvy enough to set up and run a business- apply this thinking to your situation now. You are not a helpless bystander.

Brefugee · 10/11/2023 07:41

Frankly? even if he is a weed-addled porn addict, how is this the OPs problem to solve or support? GIven the "support" he's given her in the past, she should now focus on him?

give me a break.

OP, get out as soon as you can.

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 10/11/2023 07:42

Ugh

Just tell him to fuck off forever

harerunner · 10/11/2023 07:44

@Flyhigher

Can't the business employ a third person? So he'd stop watching porn?

Spending £20k+ annually on employing someone extra to effectively be a full-time "porn policeman/woman" is possibly the most absurd idea I've ever seen on MN!

harerunner · 10/11/2023 07:45

harerunner · 10/11/2023 07:44

@Flyhigher

Can't the business employ a third person? So he'd stop watching porn?

Spending £20k+ annually on employing someone extra to effectively be a full-time "porn policeman/woman" is possibly the most absurd idea I've ever seen on MN!

Because he'd never just slip off in to the loo would he?!

harerunner · 10/11/2023 07:48

Mrsjayy · 10/11/2023 07:11

I see you have a business with him if you stopped having sex with him do you think he'd make work difficult? he doesn't sound 1 bit attractive you don't have to listen to any of his sex talk.

I never get how women can continue to have sex with men like this....

FlibbertyGibbitt · 10/11/2023 07:49

Oh god he sounds bloody awful. Dump him.

Mrsjayy · 10/11/2023 07:50

harerunner · 10/11/2023 07:48

I never get how women can continue to have sex with men like this....

I don't either it's a shame they think they have to they really don't!

Kpcs · 10/11/2023 08:01

Not all men watch porn. And definitely not every day like he does, unless they have an addiction/ problem. This is not brought on by lack of sex, he needs professional help. I would put that as a condition on the continuation of this relationship or just leave.

Copasetic · 10/11/2023 08:10

Can he not masturbate?

MsRosley · 10/11/2023 08:11

He sounds absolutely vile.

AbbeyGailsParty · 10/11/2023 08:13

Which came first, the business or the relationship ? If it’s the business can’t you go back to being business partners? “ Look , John, I think you need more than me in a relationship like a blow up doll. Let’s go back to bring business partners”

Ugghh · 10/11/2023 08:14

Just for abandoning you with your injury I would say LTB.
Everything else is so so grim and you know it 💐

Twiglets1 · 10/11/2023 08:15

His behaviour is deeply unsexy. Time to end things I suggest.

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 10/11/2023 08:18

That’s really repulsive and I’d be saying that to him. Your behaviour makes me feel like I am not attracted to you. And feeling like I find you unattractive means I do not want sex with you.

determinedtomakethiswork · 10/11/2023 08:25

Copasetic · 10/11/2023 08:10

Can he not masturbate?

Sounds like he does that at work all day.

AInightingale · 10/11/2023 08:34

Stop living like an unpaid sex worker OP.

fulawitt · 10/11/2023 08:45

This is work with benefits for him. I 'm not quite sure what's in it for you. You should close shop on all fronts.

bonzaitree · 10/11/2023 08:59

OP why are you with him?

1990thatsme · 10/11/2023 09:06

Yuck! He sounds utterly revolting.

@PandoraRocks why are your standards so dreadfully low?

Bin him.

Today.

Conkersinautumn · 10/11/2023 09:09

I couldnt find a single sexy feeling towards someone who uses porn, theres nothing that sounds appealing about him. I'd leave him to it.